Laboratory Assistant - EFTIL (Part time)

Job Description The Food Microbiology Laboratory is an INAB accredited analytical testing facility.  The role of Laboratory Assistant / Technician is to prepare and analyse customer food samples keeping in mind efficiency, quality and accuracy standards as required by the company. Responsibilities: Become competent in the preparation of food samples for analysis. Become competent in the laboratory work practices and requirements that facilitate analysis. Become familiar with all relevant laboratory test methods and procedures i.e. SOP’s. Accurately log samples into the system in a timely manner. Complete all documentation on time, accurately and legibly. Check weights and temperatures in line with company procedures. Adhere to all company standards in the area of safety, housekeeping and quality, notifying a Senior Technician or Laboratory Manager of any discrepancies. Ensure Compliance to the 17025 standard at all times by adhering to the in house quality procedures provided. Keep the laboratory area clean and tidy. Ensure that the laboratory is stocked with pipettes, autoclave bags etc. Clean laboratory equipment as required, including fridges, incubators water baths etc. Ensure that all sanitiser bottles and beakers are filled and changed regularly and the correct control labels are attached to them. Ensure that there are no reagents or media available in the laboratory that have past their expiry date. Ensure that all documentation relating to customer samples is filed. Provide cover for other members of staff as required and participating in the Weekend Rota. Be flexible to work in any area of the business as is required. Qualifications What we are looking for: No Science qualification is required as full training will be given, but experience in a food environment would be an advantage. A working knowledge of computers is essential Who we are looking for: Hard working self-motivated and professional team player Ability to work well under pressure Excellent attention to detail Ability to multi-task, prioritize, organise and co-ordinate your own workload Good written and verbal communication skills Additional Information Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA. In 2022 Eurofins generated frevenues of €6.7 billion and has been among the best preforming stocks in Europe over 20years